The Truth About Starting Over


Hi, Reader.

You know those big, bold moves that look so dreamy from the outside?

Yeah—this isn’t that email.

When I sold most of my stuff and moved to France, I expected some discomfort… but the emotional whiplash that shows up from time to time really surprised me.

Everyone keeps saying, “You’re living the dream!” And yes, I am so very fortunate to have landed where I've landed. I love my life.

Still, there are times I find myself sitting in the middle of the living room floor, stuffing my face with chips, wondering, “What the hell have I done?”

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In my latest video, I share the REAL story - not the Instagram version.

What it feels like when the honeymoon wears off, grief sneaks in, and all the transitions you thought you’d processed start stacking on top of each other.

This isn’t just about moving to a new country.

It’s about what happens when you leave behind a life that no longer fits… and realize the next one hasn’t fully formed yet.

➡️ [Click here to watch the full video on YouTube]
(It’s raw, honest, and might just help you feel a little more seen.)


🌱 Wayfinding Update:

I’m thrilled (and honestly, a little emotional) to share that the first beta group for Wayfinding is full!

✨ But good news: I’ve opened registration for the 2nd—and final—beta group, which begins June 12.

This will be the last opportunity to join the program before its full public launch in September.

Space is limited again, and two spots are already spoken for.

➡️ [Learn more and claim your spot here]

If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s a good time to trust that tug in your gut.


💬 ... I’ll leave you with this...

“The future enters into us, in order to transform us,
long before it happens.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke

With gratitude and grit,

Lynnelle

P.S. I'm glad you're here.

Hi! I'm Lynnelle!

Chief Cheerleader and Guide of the BOLD-Women Community.

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